Information updates

Detailed below you’ll find the latest updates which may affect your visit to us for Myddelton House Gardens and the Bowles Tea Room.

If you have any specific queries please contact us.

Ornamental pond (Updated 21/08/25)

You may notice the encroachment of reeds in the ornamental pond at Myddelton House Gardens. The water level has dipped due to the hot dry summer and the shallow water has created a thriving environment for aquatic plants to grow. We also believe the pond has a leak in the liner and we are currently investigating this.

The vegetation is currently providing wildlife habitat for birds and other wildlife and will do so until later in the autumn. We are taking expert advice and will be working on a plan for the pond's restoration at an appropriate time when resources and funding are available and when there will be minimal disturbance to wildlife.

Staff and volunteers are currently dedicating considerable time to the restoration of the Rock Garden, E A Bowles' favourite part of the gardens, and works here are expected to be complete in the autumn.

Thank you for your patience.

Restoring the Rock Garden – summer 2025 (Updated 26/06/25)

Currently the Rock Garden isn’t in its best condition and as it is about to undergo a restoration project.

We’re excited to announce the restoration work in the rock garden will begin middle of July. The first phase will be the ponds being re-lined and water back in them after a considerable absence.

We would like to thank all visitors that donated to this project and your kind donations have made this possible.